Allan Pinto

Postdoctoral Research Economist, NYS Integrated Pest Management

About

Allan’s has a passion for ensuring farmers and growers can make informed economic decision. At NYSIPM, he focuses on the economic benefits of adopting alternatives to neonicotinoid insecticides being developed at Cornell University and examining the economic impact of the invasive spotted lanternfly in agricultural systems, with a focus on grape production.

Education

Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University
M.S., Agricultural Economics, Auburn University
B.S., Agribusiness Management, Escuela Agricola Panamericana, Zamorano

Contact Information

afp68 [at] cornell.edu

Allan in the news

News

February 3, 2025

NYSIPM expands statewide expertise for grape growers

According to the New York Wine and Grape Foundation’s 2024 New York Vineyard Report, New York is the nation’s third-largest wine producer and a key contributor of table grapes, with more than 134 varieties grown on nearly 16,000 acres across the...

Cornell AgriTech
New York State Integrated Pest Management

A spotted lanternfly lands on a green leaf

News

January 27, 2025

Spotted lanternflies could cost NYS grape industry millions

Using data from two of New York's largest grape–producing regions, researchers found that losses could reach $1.5 million, $4 million and $8.8 million in the first, second and third years of infestation, respectively.

Animals
Applied Economics
Environment